Some time ago I received a package from ITFA that included four teas from Taiwan.
The ITFA was started by farmers at Kyoto Obubu Tea Plantation with support from tea farmers in Japan, Indonesia, India, Hawaii and Korea. The organization was launched at the World Tea Expo in Las Vegas last June. The main objective is to bring tea farmers and consumers closer together using the web, trade shows, conferences, etc.
The Global Tea Tasters Club is a remarkable resource for the tea enthusiast. Not only do you have the opportunity to enjoy wonderful teas from several tea growing regions, but you obtain a wealth of knowledge about the tea farmers and their operations.
There were several pages of information with lots of interesting facts and photos about the history of Taiwanese tea, the farms and the growers.
The tea itself was well packaged, mostly using the vacuum pack method which really compacts the tea leaves. The tea itself is very fresh and full of flavor. One of my favorites is the Ruby Black Tea from Yuan Shiang farm that I’ve been enjoying as my morning brew. It’s a pleasure sampling the oolongs too and learning how the degree of fermentation or growing altitude affects the flavor of these teas.
Be sure to check out the interesting ITFA website and their Global Tea Tasters Club.
5 comments:
Hello ParTea Lady,
Thank you for sharing this wonderful information. As you know, I'm very fond of Taiwan and their fabulous tea. While I was there on a tea tour, I brought back lots of Ruby #18. It really is an amazing tea. They also have some of the best oolongs in the world!
I will definitely look into this organization. I love being able to connect with the farmers who bless us with wonderful tea!
Blessings, Darlene
This does sound fascinating.
I had a lovely black tea from Taiwan and my friend Shuiwin at Floating Leaves just got a new batch in. I am looking forward to more from Taiwan.
This is a new name in tea to me, so thanks for bringing it to our attention! Sounds like a most interesting group!
Yeah - interesting. Have to say I have never tried Taiwanese tea. I am a bit of a novice but had a great Christmas gift of a subs to a TEA mag - www.teatalkmagazine.co.uk and I plan to get some tea wisdom!
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